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2.8 Charcoal Canister Delete?

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Old 10-24-2015, 03:18 AM
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2.8 Charcoal Canister Delete?

Hey guys and gals,

I'm mid through a full restoration on a 2.8 V6 'bird and I've hit a snag. The charcoal canister is toast. It's absolute trash. Every component is non functional or rotten and I can't get the bits here cheaply enough to warrant its rebuild (UK).

Will I have any running issues if I simply block the evap line and use a vented gas cap? Or use a vented gas cap with a fuel filter on the end of the evap line? I need 'from experience' answers not opinions on this one please.

Your help is greatly appreciated. Many thanks.

Rich
Old 10-24-2015, 11:19 PM
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Re: 2.8 Charcoal Canister Delete?

I pulled it once before I did my V8 swap. My car ran fine, but an 85 is much different than a 89.
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Re: 2.8 Charcoal Canister Delete?

I was under the impression that aside from the serpentine setup and MPFI V6 was pretty much the same right through until the 3.1 was introduced. It's the same strengthened crank and components as the 89 I had!!!

How did u remove it? Did u cap the like or vent it?
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Re: 2.8 Charcoal Canister Delete?

I just took mine out and plugged. Had no issues like this .
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